Ageing Perspectives Symposium: Navigating

Policies, Wellness, and Research for a

Healthier Tomorrow

March 15-16, 2024

Venue: IIHMR, New Delhi
DAY 1
9.00 am – 10.00 am Registration
10.00 am – 10.30 am Inaugural Session
10.00 am – 10.05 am Lighting of the lamp and Saraswati Vandana
10.05 am – 10.15 am Welcome address by the Organizing Secretary Dr Sayani Das, Assistant Professor,
IIHMRD
10.15 am – 10.20 am Keynote address by the Convenor Dr Preetha G. S., Professor and Research
Dean, IIHMRD
10.20 am – 10.40 am High Tea
10.40 am – 1.00 pm Session 1
Chair: Dr Divya Aggarwal, Associate Dean and Assistant Professor, IIHMRD
Co-Chair: Dr Sayani Das, Assistant Professor, IIHMRD
Parallel session (at MDP Hall): E-Poster presentation (Theme 3 and 5)
Chair: Dr Anandhi Ramachandran, Professor, IIHMRD
Co-Chair: Dr Vinay Tripathi, Associate Professor, IIHMRD
10.40 am – 11.10 am Empowering Elders: Upholding Dignity in Ageing Dr Aabha Chaudhary, Chairperson of
RRTC, Anugraha, New Delhi
11.10 am – 11.40 am NGOs as Pillars of Support: Exploring their Crucial Dr Ritu Rana, Mission Head, Help Age
Role in the Care and Well-being of the Aged India, New Delhi
11.40 am – 12.10 pm Physical Activity in Ageing: Steps Towards Healthy Dr Shivani Chandel, Associate Professor,
Longevity and Well-being Department of Anthropology, University
of Delhi, New Delhi
12.10 pm – 12.40 pm Geriatric Health: A Medical Perspective on Aging Dr G. S Grewal - Consultant Fortis Escorts
Well Hospital
12.40 pm – 1.00 pm Q&A
1.00 pm – 1.30 pm Group Picture
1.30 pm – 2.30 pm Lunch
2.30 pm – 3.00 pm Nukkad Natak: Embracing the Golden Years with Dignity
3.00 pm – 4.40 pm Session 2
Chair: Dr Anandhi Ramachandran, Professor, IIHMRD
Co-Chair: Ms. Anuradha Bhardwaj, Assistant Professor, IIHMRD
Parallel session (at MDP Hall): E-Poster presentation (Theme 1, 2 and 4)
Chair: Dr Sumant Swain, Assistant Professor, IIHMRD
Co-Chair: Dr. Neha Lakshman, Research Officer, IIHMRD
3.00 pm – 3.30 pm Healthcare Packages under PMJAY for older Dr. Pradeep Kumar Pandey, Consultant,
adults National Health Authority (NHA)
3.30 pm – 4.00 pm Challenges of Aging in Transgender and Gender Dr Sanjay Sharma, CEO, Association
Diverse Individuals: The Untold Story for Transgender Health of India (ATHI)
4.00 pm – 4.30 pm Urban Care Management: Addressing Challenges Mr Naveen Vashist, Business Head at
and Innovations for Sustainable Communities Emoha, and President- IIHMRD Alumni
4.30 pm – 4.40 pm Q&A
4.40 pm – 5.00 pm High Tea
Day 2
10.00 am – 10.20 am Registration
10.20 am – 10.40 am High Tea
10.40 am – 1.00 pm Session 3
Chair: Dr Vinay Tripathi, Associate Professor, IIHMRD
Co-Chair: Dr Mukesh R Raushan, Assistant Professor, IIHMRD
10.40 am – 11.10 am Towards an Inclusive Future: Health Policy and Dr Sanjiv Kumar, Chairperson, Advisory
Its Impact on Senior Citizens Committee- Indian Alliance of Patients
Group, Former Director- IIHMR, Delhi
11.10 am – 11.40 am Addressing NCDs in Senior Citizens: Strategies Dr Dharmesh Lal, Scientist E, Indian
for Prevention, Management, and Improved Council of Medical Research, New Delhi
Quality of Life
11.40 am – 12.10 pm Navigating the Demographic Shift: Dr Sangram K Patel, Deputy Director,
Understanding Ageing Trends in India and South Population Council Institute, New Delhi
Asia
12.10 pm – 12.40 pm Enhancing Quality of Life for Elderly Residents in Dr Mayanka Gupta, Assistant Professor,
Old Age Homes: Challenges, Innovations, and Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi
Best Practices
12.40 pm – 1.00 pm Q&A
1.00 pm – 1.30 pm Group Picture
1.30 pm – 2.30 pm Lunch
2.30 pm – 3.30 pm Panel Discussion
Moderator: Mr Saumyajit Roy, Co-founder Emoha Elder care
2.30 pm – 3.20 pm Silver Tsunami an Opportunity and Not a Challenge

Panellist for the discussion:

 Adv. Nidhi Jhawar- Lex Chambers, Legal Expert
 Ms. Neha Sinha- Epoch Elder Care
 Prof. (Dr.) Abha Singh- Consulting Psychologist
3.20 pm – 3.30 pm Q&A
3.30 pm – 4.00 pm Voice of the Elder- वयस्क की आवाज़: अनुभव साझा करने का सं वाद
(Moderator: Ms. Ritu Batra, Emoha Elder care)
4.00 pm – 4.35 pm Valedictory
by Dr Preetha G. S., Professor and Research Dean, IIHMRD
Dr Divya Aggarwal, Associate Dean & Assistant Professor, IIHMRD
Dr Vinay Tripathi, Associate Professor, IIHMRD
Dr Sumant Swain, Assistant Professor, IIHMRD
Dr Sayani Das, Assistant Professor, IIHMRD
4.35 pm – 4.40 pm Vote of Thanks
by Dr Divya Aggarwal, Associate Dean & Assistant Professor, IIHMRD
4.40 pm – 5.00 pm High Tea